The Isle of Man offers a great range of Business & Training support, including the Small Business Start Up Scheme, Business Support Scheme and The Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre (for business incubation support and office space).
The Women’s Enterprise Programme is a new Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre (IoM BIC)support initiative, designed to enable aspiring female entrepreneurs or those seeking collaborative or enterprise group ventures. Even if you only have an idea, it is absolutely fine to contact IoM BIC to register interest and discuss application.
Who is the Women’s Enterprise Programme for?
It’s for women on the Isle of Man with exciting and new business or product ideas. Our assistance is designed to assist those looking to establish successful high growth businesses. IoM BIC specialises in encouraging innovation in products and services and helping technology and e-commerce start-ups. Pre-start up programme. Eligibility criteria applies.
Is it relevant that it’s female focused?
Yes, people often work better in cohorts and from sharing knowledge and support. The Women’s Enterprise Programme accommodates meetings outside of normal office hours and has an emphasis on joint ventures, collaboration and on teaming aspiring entrepreneurs or business leaders with others to maximise success.
What else is offered by this business incubation programme?
- Business start up advice and planning.
- Access to specialised advice and support available locally and resourced by Coventry University.
- Specialist advice on commercialising technology or seeking overseas partners / new markets.
- Touch down office space and access to IT, conference and business support services.
- Mentorship and business development support.
- Introductions to local and international expertise.
- Flexible and remote support.
Support is free upon successful application.
What is business incubation?
Business incubation catalyzes the process of starting and growing companies.A proven model, it provides entrepreneurs with the expertise, networks and tools they need to make their ventures successful.
The Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre’s main business incubation programme is the Get Going Programme.
For more information about the Women’s Enterprise Programme or Get Going Programme and if you would like to get involved in any capacity contact Kate Lord at The Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre www.iombic.im.
The main information about business support and training can be found at the Department of Trade & Industry’s website here . Please contact the Isle of Man Business & Innovation Centre with any queries in connection with starting up a business on the Isle of Man, or developing your business overseas.
The International Business School also has a wide range of academic courses and professional programmes. You can view their information here.
Posted June 29th, 2009 by Kate No Comments »